Recession-Proof Beauty!!

Economically speaking, we know that times are hard but that does not mean that your skin has to suffer for it. In the next series of posts, I will help you learn ways to save BIG and look great while doing so. I call it “Recession Proof Beauty”.

RECESSION PROOF BEAUTY PART 1: At Home Beauty-Recipes.

If this new economy is stopping you from splurging on your favorite beauty items, you will be glad to learn of ways you can reuse the items in your fridge.

Every beauty regimen should include: Cleansing, Exfoliating, and Moisturizing, and all three can be achieved with the help of Oatmeal, Coffee, Milk, and many more.

The most important products in Kitchen-based recipes include:

Oatmeal: Help in smoothing skin and improving its complexion.

Coffee:

Coffee contains Magnesium and Vitamin E, as well as antioxidants and antibacterial agents that aid in improving your skin.

First start by brewing a fresh pot of coffee, get the remaining grounds and put it in a small bowl with the salt. Wait for coffee grounds to cool for 20minutes, when done, scrub over body and face while in the shower, rinse and then moisturize.

Strawberry Paste: 8 Ripe Strawberries

Mash strawberries till pasty, smooth on to face with fingers making sure you are not touching the eye area. Leave on for 10 minutes then wash afterwards.

Oatmeal Scrub: 3Tbsp Oatmeal + 3 Tbsp double cream.

Mix ingredients until you form a paste, apply to face in a circular motion before rinsing off.

Almond Face Scrub: 2 almonds + 1Tsp Lemon juice + 1 Tsp honey.

First start by grinding almonds, mix ingredients and apply to face in a circular motion. Then rinse off and moisturize.

5. Looking to Revitalize SKIN collagen, tone and Texture?

Carrots and Avocado Mask: 1 avocado + 1 carrot + 1 egg + 3tbsp Honey

Slightly bowl the carrots so you can mash them. While mash the carrots, mash the avocado, add egg and honey. Mix until pasty then spread gently over your face and neck. Leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

**REMEMBER to discontinue if your skin gets easily irritated or is allergic to any of these ingredients.

Be sure to check out the second part of Recession-Proof beauty that include Makeup saving tips!

I’ve learned a few things from this recession – (1) the importance of saving (2) the importance of not spending money frivilously on overly priced makeup. After getting to the bottom of each and every makeup product I owned (which mostly came from Sephora) I was forced to find replacements that were less expensive. I don’t have time to brave the crowds at walmart, so I do a lot of online deal hunting. Most of my stuff now comes from Ebay shops or specialty cosmetics stores online. I found a great site called Coono Babe. Their makeup is really inexpensive and really great quality. Of note are their lip glosses and face powders. An added bonus – they offer free shipping on all orders. Check them out!